Kinlochlaich Gardens

Parks & Gardens

Kinlochlaich Gardens are set around Kinlochlaich House in Appin, around half way between Fort William and Oban.

The stunning gardens, which over look Castle Stalker, were originally laid out in about 1790 by John Campbell of Lochend. They feature a lovely octagonal walled garden, informal plantings, a spring garden and bluebell woodland walk. The walled garden includes a vegetable and fruit growing area and the flowers planted in the gardens range from rhododendrons and maples to magnolias and embothrium.

In 1976, the Garden Plant Centre was opened and has developed over the years to offer one of the largest range of garden plant collections in Scotland. Many of these plants are displayed within the walled garden.

Kinlochlaich Gardens are open under Scotland’s Garden Scheme and also part of the Glorious Gardens of Argyll and Bute.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2015 Opening Times

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

March to mid October 7 days a week 9.30am to 5.00pm
Mid October to end February by appointment

Children

Children Welcome

Languages Spoken

Gaelic Speaking

Location

Coastal Location

Rural Location

Special Requirements

No Pets Allowed

Domestic

Toilets

Leisure Facilities

Garden

Payment Methods

Cheque

Debit Card

Mastercard

VISA Card

Transport

Free Parking On-Site

On Public Transport Route

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Road Directions

Appin is on the road between Oban and Fort William. The entrance to Kinlochlaich House is signposted beside the Police Station on the main road 300 metres north of the Port Appin junction.

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- There are 3 trains a day from Glasgow Queen Street Station to each of Oban and Fort William. There is also an overnight sleeper train from London Euston to Fort William, which travels through spectacular scenery when you wake in the morning.

Getting there by aeroplane:- Glasgow and Inverness airports are both about 100 miles from Appin. Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh airports are a bit further. There are several car hire companies at all airports.

Getting there by ferry:- There is an excellent ferry service directly to Scotland from Zeebrugge to Rosyth (near Edinburgh).

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